Akshay Kumar Can’t Stop Praising Gurindervir Singh After Athlete Becomes India’s Fastest Man

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Kumar has applauded sprinter Gurindervir Singh after the Punjab athlete created history by becoming India’s fastest man in the 100m event. Competing at the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026 in Ranchi, Gurindervir clocked a remarkable 10.09 seconds, becoming the first Indian to complete the men’s 100m race in under 10.1 seconds. His record-breaking performance has won praise from across the country, including from sporting icons Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh as well. Akshay Kumar celebrated the achievement, saying the sprinter’s success has shattered long-held views about Indian athletes in sprinting events.

Akshay Kumar Reacts to Historic Achievement Of Gurindervir Singh

Akshay Kumar took to X to congratulate the athlete and celebrate a landmark moment for Indian athletics. He posted a picture of sprinter Gurindervir Singh and wrote that he had been reading about him becoming India’s fastest man alive, adding that he was “seriously blown away” by the achievement. He posted that for years foreign athletes dominated the 100m races and set records, while many believed Indians could not achieve the same. He added that opinions have now changed after this breakthrough.

The actor posted that he was proud of Gurindervir Singh and even prouder of his association with the armed forces, while also expressing pride in the athlete’s Punjabi roots.

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The 25-year-old sprinter not only shattered the national record but also secured qualification for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games with his performance. In an interview with Sportstar Gurindervir later revealed that during his early training days, many coaches advised him to switch from the 100m to the 400m event. He revealed that, several people believed Indian sprinters did not possess the body type needed for elite 100m racing. Despite the criticism, Gurindervir remained determined to prove that Indian athletes could compete with the best in sprinting events. His latest performance has now placed him among the country’s most promising track stars.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar also congratulated the sprinter on social media and called the achievement a proud moment for the nation. Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh praised Gurindervir’s historic timing and said the athlete’s success would inspire a new generation of Indian sprinters. He also mentioned about Punjab’s strong sporting culture and contribution to Indian athletics.On the film front, Akshay Kumar is preparing for upcoming projects including Welcome to the Jungle, Haiwaan, Golmaal 5. He will also be seen in the alien action thriller Samuk which is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2027..